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Title: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: bosco on July 24, 2008, 10:06:20 AM I am looking to get some exposure for my belts.
I have seen the little covers that go over the sprockets and the ones with a full edge and mesh. I would like to see where I can get the latter. Web searches are vague at best. there are these...(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:SwIN9LClMyvEeM:http://www.motospecialties.com/UploadImages%255CSM11-0210CLRRED.jpg) but I like these... (http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:2S2eX_lLJDSbDM:http://www.ducatipartsblowout.com/catalog/carbon/40-2vv.jpg) any problems with them and can I even put them on my 00 750? and who would have them? Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: desmoquattro on July 24, 2008, 10:07:39 AM The top ones are made by SpeedyMoto, and can be found just about anywhere. Motowheels and Motostrano are good sources for SpeedyMoto and engine accessories in general.
Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: desmoquattro on July 24, 2008, 10:11:01 AM Oh, and I can't forget DMF sponsor desmoworks (http://www.desmoworks.com/). They're a large SpeedyMoto reseller.
Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: duckwrench13 on July 24, 2008, 12:26:27 PM I would recommend the fully protected...mesh or Rizoma's plexi, etc...covers over the pulley cover styles, like SpedyMoto's. SpeedyMoto makes an outstanding product, but my concern is primarily real world debris protection.
The pulley covers look fantastic, but they don't really offer any protection for the belts. The mesh or clear acrylic styles have that great exposed look, but still offer protection from road debris. It doesn't seem like a big concern, but all it takes is one small piece of gravel to get caught in the belt to do some serious damage. One small pebble can lodge between the pulley and belt, throw off the cam timing, and then you have piston to valves collision. Kiss that motor good night! [bang] The Monster doesn't have any bodywork to help cover the motor, and its vital components, like a SBK or SS does. If you have a relatively simple low-side, and the motor is still running, and go into the dirt, you'll load a ton of crud into the belts and could potentially blow the motor. I think it would be worth the extra waiting/searching to find a fully protected style of belt cover, vs having to do major motor rebuilding due debris getting in the belts. [thumbsup] Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 24, 2008, 04:39:22 PM We could just make a happy little cutout in your stock covers, paint them black, and epoxy some plexi to the back. Voila! It'd be that second picture you posted.
Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Michael Moore on July 24, 2008, 08:59:12 PM Hey Bosco,
If I remember right, Rizoma makes belt covers with a window. Ah yes, here they are: (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/images/lg989216953.jpg) Of course the first time I saw the Acme Rocket Bike (based on a 916) under way, with all those pulleys a-pullin' and belts a whirlin', well, I got kinda weak in the knees. (http://www.steffanomotors.com/images/bikes/ACME-969.jpg) Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: duckwrench13 on July 24, 2008, 10:41:36 PM Of course the first time I saw the Acme Rocket Bike (based on a 916) under way, with all those pulleys a-pullin' and belts a whirlin', well, I got kinda weak in the knees. (http://www.steffanomotors.com/images/bikes/ACME-969.jpg) I could call Acme Bob and see if he's got some schtuff laying around. Heck, he might even make a set for ya. Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Vindingo on July 24, 2008, 11:07:20 PM I've been running with no belts for a while with no issues and my bike isn't exactly a garage queen. Yes you may lowside on the right side, have gavel slip in there and destroy your motor, but you will look cool as hell doing it.
It looks SO much better without the covers on that I dont think I would run them ever again. Lets see if I can dig up some pics... Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: DucSteve on July 25, 2008, 11:36:33 AM I've been running with no belts for a while whaa? belt covers you mean? :P Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Ducatiloo on July 25, 2008, 12:55:05 PM No belts is a money saver, new belts cost add up after a few years [thumbsup]
Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Vindingo on July 25, 2008, 01:59:17 PM No belts is a money saver, new belts cost add up after a few years [thumbsup] This guy knows what I'm talkin about! ;D Here are my clear belt covers. It took about 2 min to make them. I think it makes the bike look more raw... if that is an adjective one can use to describe a bike (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2702465382_a285155eb0.jpg) Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: duckwrench13 on July 25, 2008, 02:07:46 PM ...I think it makes the bike look more raw... if that is an adjective one can use to describe a bike. Filthy is another adjective that can be used to describe your bike. [cheeky] Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Vindingo on July 25, 2008, 02:09:55 PM Filthy is another adjective that can be used to describe your bike. [cheeky] I take that as a compliment [moto] Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: duckwrench13 on July 25, 2008, 02:17:02 PM I take that as a compliment [moto] Vindingo (vin - deen - go) : The living embodiment of the natural de-evolution of the Ducati monster. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 25, 2008, 04:59:50 PM Filthy is another adjective that can be used to describe your bike. [cheeky] It looks clean when he parks it next to mine..... Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Vindingo on July 25, 2008, 05:39:50 PM It looks clean when he parks it next to mine..... you lost your street cred with you washed that rear wheel! come up to the next Z night and we can have a vote [beer] Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 25, 2008, 05:54:52 PM Beast is in pieces. We'll see if I make it.
Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: lemond on November 10, 2008, 08:52:10 PM what ever happened to the dude that could make the clear belt covers before DMF had the coupe???
Title: Re: where to get the exposed belt covers? Post by: Holden on November 11, 2008, 01:43:27 AM This guy knows what I'm talkin about! ;D Here are my clear belt covers. It took about 2 min to make them. I think it makes the bike look more raw... if that is an adjective one can use to describe a bike (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2702465382_a285155eb0.jpg) Holy ratbike, ratman! [bow_down] |